How to pronounce oracle
Say it like OR-uh-kul. Oracle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oracle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oracle
American and British speakers say oracle in essentially the same way: /ˈɔrəkəl/ in the US and /ˈɒrəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: OR-uh-kul.
What does oracle mean?
- an authoritative person who divines the future
- a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
- a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
Where does oracle come from?
From Middle English oracle, from Old French oracle m, from Latin ōrāculum n.
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Words that rhyme with oracle
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Questions about saying oracle
How do you pronounce oracle?
Say OR-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈɒrəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oracle?
Oracle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say oracle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔrəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈɒrəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.